Instructor: Brooke Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP
10.5 hours | 1.05 ASHA CEUs | self-paced
Pay once & access for a whole year
Medical Essentials Specialty Track
This self-paced specialty track provides in-depth training in medical concepts that are essential for the SLP including:
- neuroanatomy & cranial nerves
- body systems and dysphagia considerations
- laboratory values
- pulmonology essentials
- medications
What you'll learn
- The difference between upper and lower motor neurons
- How to distinguish an upper vs lower motor neuron (cranial nerve) lesion based on clinical findings
- Pertinent lab values to consider in the management of dysphagia
- How to apply knowledge of lab values to interpretation of case studies
- Common findings on chest imaging
- How SLP and pulmonology can collaborate in patient care
- Potential negative side effects of crushing medications
- Medications and polypharmacy effects on swallowing
ASHA CEUs / Continuing Education
- This course is 10.5 hours long (10.5 PDH / professional development hours) and is registered for 1.05 ASHA CEUs. Partial credit is not offered.
- All participants who meet course requirements receive a certificate of completion, regardless of ASHA CE reporting status.
- If you want your participation in this course reported to ASHA for CEUs, you must select that option when requesting your certificate. It's not possible to change your mind later.
- ASHA CEU reporting offered for this course from Dec. 1, 2023 through Nov. 30, 2028.
The Presenters
When she's not teaching SLPs or seeing medically-complex patients, Brooke spends most of her time spending quality time with her husband and daughter, drinking coffee, and dreaming of her next vacation destination.
Adnan Pervez, MD | Charles LaVigne, MD | Matt DeBrine, PharmD | Beth Cormell, SLP
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one-time payment
One year access
$329 USD
- Save 20% vs individual courses!
- Specialty track
- Unlimited 1-year access
- 10.5 hours of premium education
- Comprehensive handouts
- Certificate of completion
- ASHA CE reporting
Policies & FAQs
How can I ask a question about something in the course, or about a patient?
This course does not include a Facebook group, email follow-up questions, or any 1:1 access to the instructor. Because of this, the course is priced accordingly and contains comprehensive information and resources.
You are invited to get further guidance for your questions using the following options:
What if I have a disability and may need accommodations to take the course?
If you have a disability and may need accommodations, please email hello@themodernmedslp.com before registering for the course. If reasonable accommodations will allow you to complete the course, we will make them.
What is your refund policy?
No refunds for webinars. No refunds for participants who enroll without agreeing to terms of use. You must complete the course within the time frame indicated at enrollment; course access will automatically expire after that time.
What is your cancellation policy?
If a participant is unable to complete a course, no refunds are offered. If the Instructor and/or MedSLP Consultants must cease offering the course at any time, enrolled participants will be given 30-days notice to complete the course prior to termination of access.
What is your complaints policy?
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional-quality products and courses, and we welcome any opportunity to improve our website and service. If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about our CE courses or the website in general, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Send general website issues, and any course questions or concerns to hello@themodernmedslp.com.
